Membership brings great benefits

AMA membership offers unique access to savings and resources tailored to enrich the personal and professional lives of physicians, residents and medical students.

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1,800-plus organizations move to support physician health, well-being

Health systems across the nation are getting rid of unnecessary questions that can deter doctors from getting needed care. 

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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When health care teams run short, physician burnout rises

AMA data shows how inadequate staffing takes a toll on well-being and retention across physician specialties. Smart health systems are making a change.

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Physician Health
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That 1st job contract could set tone for your physician career

A veteran health care employment lawyer counsels residents transitioning to practice to avoid making costly assumptions on noncompete agreements.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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AMA membership dues

See the details for all the AMA membership dues and categories, information on automatic AMA renew membership, and tax deduction information.

Eligibility & Dues
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How learner-based competencies can boost informatics training

Leaders at Geisinger’s clinical informatics fellowship program broke ACGME’s core competencies into smaller pieces that were more useful for learners.

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Improve GME
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Managing a successful health system merger without the awkward dance

Sanford Health and Marshfield Clinic Health System unite cultures and physicians to deliver seamless, patient-centered care in rural communities.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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What doctors wish patients knew about seasonal affective disorder

Seasonal affective disorder is more than just the winter blues. It is a form of depression linked to changing seasons. Two psychiatrists share more.

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Behavioral Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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When care teams unite, stroke outcomes improve

Collaboration, evidence-based testing in HCA Healthcare’s stroke centers boosted stroke cause identification by 33%, advancing diagnosis and prevention.

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Prevention & Wellness
Health System Spotlight
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How women physicians can shape the future of health care AI

A doctor who started her career in computer engineering now leads Sutter Health’s AI efforts. She says every woman in medicine can play a part.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians